Trailer guidance systems require sensors for detecting the hitch angle and the turning radius and output means for displaying the intended trailer destination. However, most vehicles do not have integral turning sensors and most trailers and/or hitches do not have integral hitch angle sensors. The present invention is a system for guiding a trailer while backing that can easily be installed or removed.

A method and control system for a vehicle includes a handheld console and a first subsystem controller. The handheld console includes first and second analog sticks, a first controller, and a communication system. The first and second analog sticks are in communication with the first controller. The first controller monitors a first input from the first analog stick, and determines a first steering angle based upon the first input and the first steering calibration map, monitors a second input from the second analog stick, and determines a second steering angle based upon the second input and the second steering calibration map. A final steering angle command is determined based upon the first steering angle and the second steering angle, and is communicated to the first subsystem controller of the vehicle to control the steering system.

A method and control system for a vehicle includes a handheld console and a first subsystem controller. The handheld console includes first and second analog sticks, a first controller, and a communication system. The first and second analog sticks are in communication with the first controller. The first controller monitors a first input from the first analog stick, and determines a first steering angle based upon the first input and the first steering calibration map, monitors a second input from the second analog stick, and determines a second steering angle based upon the second input and the second steering calibration map. A final steering angle command is determined based upon the first steering angle and the second steering angle, and is communicated to the first subsystem controller of the vehicle to control the steering system.